A donation from the Canadian Medical Association Foundation will help vulnerable populations struggling with the impact of COVID-19.

Two free public wifi areas will be established in Victoria and Bannerman Parks in close proximity to low-income housing and street outreach services.

The zones are set up on bus routes and shelters, transitional housing, housing developments, and outreach services.

Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O’Leary, the council lead on affordable housing, says the COVID-19 Community Response Fund for Vulnerable Populations will help those most vulnerable.

According to O’Leary, there has never been a more important time to connect those who are socially isolated and help bridge the gap.